where to find headers for a 74 Omega

74 Omega · 11-05-2007, 11:52 AM

I have been following all the threads about manifolds vs headers, the problem I have is it seems Hooker Super Comps are the only headers made to fit my car. big $$ and not too sure if the proformance gain would be worth it. Does any one know where I could get a set of headers for under $500? I have looked all over (JEGGS, SUMMIT, ETC).
For the time being I removed the conector pipe, (goes from left mani to feed the right side) and blocked it off. I now have true duels but no crossover pipe. it is 2 1/4" into flowmasters. I know not the best setup but untill I can find or decide on heaaders it will do

2blu442 · 11-05-2007, 08:26 PM

I was just on ebay and there's a set that supposedly will fit the Pontiac Ventura body with an Olds engine. I'm not sure they have that straight, but if they do I would think that would be the same as the Omega chassis. It's a business so you might ask them if they have your application. The ebay auction is:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-H...1750QQtcZphoto

Good Luck! John

Oldsguy · 11-06-2007, 04:59 AM

You are probably correct that they are on the same frames. NOVA is an acronym for the four sisters:

N for Nova - Chevy
O for Omega - Olds
V for Ventura - Pontiac
A for Apallo - Buick

You guys probably knew that but maybe some people didn't

74 Omega · 11-06-2007, 12:15 PM

Thanks
I've been looking. I just sent an e-mail to them and will be waiting for an answer

joe_padavano · 11-06-2007, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2blu442

I was just on ebay and there's a set that supposedly will fit the Pontiac Ventura body with an Olds engine. I'm not sure they have that straight, but if they do I would think that would be the same as the Omega chassis. It's a business so you might ask them if they have your application. The ebay auction is:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-H...1750QQtcZphoto

Good Luck! John

I didn't see the Ventura application, but these WON'T fit a 74 Omega in any case. The 68-74 X-body uses the same basic subframe as the first gen F-body (Camaro/Firebird). That means rear steer - the steering box and center link/tie rods are BEHIND the crossmember. This is a major problem for header fitment - just like on the 65-70 full size cars.

The headers in that link show that they fit the front steer A-body cars. They also show fitment for the 70-81 F-body. The second gen Camaro/Firebird subframe uses front steer just like the A-body cars. Note that the 70-81 F-body and 75-79 X-body use the same front suspension and steering, so these WILL fit a 75-79 Ventura (and Omega) with an Olds motor, but definitely NOT the 68-74 cars. I'm pretty sure the Olds 260 was offered in the Ventura for part of the 75-79 period.

74 Omega · 11-06-2007, 03:09 PM

Well I just heard from Ray at "The Header Shop" and he has the same bad news, only Hooker Super Comps are made for my car, just under $500.I think I will us the money other places. Thanks for the link 2blu.
How about advise on heads, I have the #8 smog heads on it now is there something better that will bolt right up without major modifications? (should I make another post for this?) sorry don't know all the rules.

11-05-2007, 08:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
2blu442 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 871	I was just on ebay and there's a set that supposedly will fit the Pontiac Ventura body with an Olds engine. I'm not sure they have that straight, but if they do I would think that would be the same as the Omega chassis. It's a business so you might ask them if they have your application. The ebay auction is: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-H...1750QQtcZphoto Good Luck! John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

11-06-2007, 04:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,990	You are probably correct that they are on the same frames. NOVA is an acronym for the four sisters: N for Nova - Chevy O for Omega - Olds V for Ventura - Pontiac A for Apallo - Buick You guys probably knew that but maybe some people didn't __________________ Dan '46 2 door

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74 Omega Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 97	Thanks I've been looking. I just sent an e-mail to them and will be waiting for an answer

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74 Omega Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 97	Well I just heard from Ray at "The Header Shop" and he has the same bad news, only Hooker Super Comps are made for my car, just under $500.I think I will us the money other places. Thanks for the link 2blu. How about advise on heads, I have the #8 smog heads on it now is there something better that will bolt right up without major modifications? (should I make another post for this?) sorry don't know all the rules.